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    Home » DIY Ideas » Gifts » 200 Cheap and Easy DIY Christmas Gifts

    200 Cheap and Easy DIY Christmas Gifts

    October 24, 2022 by prudentpennypincher.com 5 Comments

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    Spread holiday cheer on a budget with these cheap and easy DIY Christmas gifts. There are Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your Christmas list.

    200 Cheap and Easy DIY Christmas Gifts

    This is the ultimate Christmas collection of DIY gift ideas for family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and more. Whether you are looking for gift ideas for adults, kids, or teens, you will find tons of homemade gift ideas to make that are perfect for all age groups. You will find  DIY gift baskets, gifts in a jar, keepsake photo gifts, homemade food gifts, dollar store gift ideas, and much more. These DIY projects make great Christmas crafts for adults too!

    Since these handmade gifts are cheap and easy to make, they make perfect last-minute Christmas gifts.  These DIY gift tutorials will show you how to make Christmas gifts on a budget. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also get to show off your creative talents! The recipient of these gifts will definitely adore these gifts because they are thoughtful and unique. These creative gifts will be appreciated and remembered long after the holiday season has ended!

    Gifts for Her

    Easy DIY Chunky Throw Blanket Christmas gift for her

    Easy Chunky Throw Blanket from The Budget Decorator

    Dollar Store Oven Mitts and Potholder Makeover

    Dollar Store Oven Mitts and Potholder Makeover from Home Talk

    DIY Wooden Spoons Gift idea for mom

    Fabric Covered Wooden Spoons from Alice and Lois

    Peppermint Bath Bombs christmas gift for mom

    Peppermint Bath Bombs from Making Lemonade

    DIY Mint Sugar Scrub Recipe 

    Mint Sugar Scrub Recipe from Love Grows Wild

    DIY homemade Ceramic Coasters Christmas  Gift

    Ceramic Coasters from Darkroom and Dearly

    Initial Coffee Cup planter gift

    Initial Coffee Cup from Earnest Home

    DIY Engraved Wooden Spoons christmas gift for mom

    Engraved Wooden Spoons from Make it Love it

    Monogrammed Tote

    Monogrammed Tote from Woman’s Day

    DIY Garden Markers

    Garden Markers from Wit and Whistle

    Tied Fleece Blanket

    Tied Fleece Blanket from A Fresh Squeezed Life

    Spa Gift In A Jar DIY (with free printables) 

    Spa In A Jar (with free printables) from The Gunny Sack

    Gemstone Soap DIY gift

    Gemstone Soap from A Beautiful Mess

    Lavender and Coconut Oil Bath BonBons Christmas gift for mom

    Lavender and Coconut Oil Bath BonBons from Sow and Dipity

    mother's pink gift basket

    $15 Dollar Tree Spa Gift Basket for Her from Prudent Penny Pincher

    5-Minute DIY Lip Balm Recipe 

    5-Minute Lip Balm Recipe from The Seasoned Mom

    DIY Mason Jar Lid Magnets

    Mason Jar Lid Magnets from Unoriginal Mom

     Fringed Flannel Throw

     Fringed Flannel Throw from It’s Always Autumn

    5 Minute DIY Gold Dipped Mug 

    5 Minute DIY Gold Dipped Mug from Poppy Talk

    Aromatherapy Shower Steamers

    Aromatherapy Shower Steamers from Busy Bliss

    Homemade Heating Pad Christmas gift

    Homemade Heating Pad from Alice and Lois

    Monogrammed Pop Up Photo Box DIY Christmas gift

    Monogrammed Pop Up Photo Box from The DIY Village

    DIY Warm Cocoa Bath Soak for mom

    Warm Cocoa Bath Soak from Classy Clutter

    Handmade Lavender Sachets gift for mom

    Handmade Lavender Sachets from Kenarry

    Rose Lotion Bar Christmas gift

    Rose Lotion Bar from Facebook

    rope basket

    No-Sew Rope Basket from Happiness is Homemade

    Copper Vanity Bowls 

    Copper Vanity Bowls from Freutcake

    DIY Glowing Photo Luminaries christmas gift for mom

    Glowing Photo Luminaries from Our Best Bites

    Sweater Pillows 

    Sweater Pillows from Popsugar

    10-Minute DIY Milk & Honey Soap

    10-Minute DIY Milk & Honey Soap from Happiness is Homemade

    Monogrammed Mug DIY Christmas Gift

    Monogrammed Mugs from Design Mom

    DIY Photo Pendant Christmas Gift Under $2.50Photo Pendant (Under $2.50) from Sarah Saving

    DIY easy 30 Minute Fabric Basket

    30-Minute Fabric Basket from Flamingo Toes

    peppermint sugar scrub

    Peppermint Sugar Scrub from The Farm Girl Gabs

    christmas stamped tea towel

    Cookie Cutter Stamped Tea Towels from Tidbits

    gingerbread bath bomb

    Gingerbread Bath Bombs from Pistachio Project

    Christmas Cookie sugar scrub

    Christmas Cookie Sugar Scrub from This N That

    gilded agate coaster

    Gilded Edge Agate Coasters from Making Lemonade

    mother's day flower pot

    Love Grows Here Planter from Prudent Penny Pincher

    DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad and Him

    Reindeer Beer Christmas gift

    Reindeer Beer from Life of a Modern Mom

    DIY Painted Wood Slice Coasters Christmas gift

    DIY Painted Wood Slice Coasters from Unoriginal Mom

    easy iPhone Tie Phone Cover gift for dad

    iPhone Tie Phone Cover from Popsugar

    Homemade Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream Christmas Gift

    Homemade Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream from Food for My Family

    Easy DIY BBQ Apron gift for him

    Easy BBQ Apron from Darice

    Phone Charging Station DIY

    Phone Charging Station from Popsugar

    10 Minute Photo Keepsake Christmas Ornament Gift

    10 Minute Photo Keepsake Ornament from Simple as That

    Natural Branch Coasters

    Natural Branch Coasters from Garden Therapy

    Leather Tie Clip DIY Christmas gift for dad

    Leather Tie Clip from Lovely Indeed

    DIY Woodsy Beard Oil Christmas gift

    Woodsy Beard Oil from Blooming in Bedlam

    Book Box for Remote 

    Book Box for Remote from Country Living

    Coffee Bean Soap

    Coffee Bean Soap from Living Well Spending Less

    DIY Beer Coaster gift for him

    DIY Beer Coaster from Post Grad Crafting

    Pork Rub Gift in a Jar for dad

    Pork Rub in a Jar from Cincy Shopper

    Mug Holder

    Mug Holder from Shanty 2 Chic

    Photo Clock Christmas gift for boyfriend

    Photo Clock from Rosy Red Buttons

    DIY Chalkboard Cheese Stone 

    Chalkboard Cheese Stone from Frankie Heart’s Fashion

    DIY Photo Coasters gift

    Photo Coasters from The Frugal Girls

    Leather Cuff Christmas gift for him

    Leather Cuff from The Red Kitchen

    Photo Blocks from Stars and Sunshine

    Magnetic Wristband

    Magnetic Wristband from My Altered Tastes

    Easy Map Magnets

    Easy Map Magnets from Domestic Day Book

    DIY Wood Slice Photo Transfer

    Wood Slice Photo Transfer from Parental Perspective

    Mason Jar Lid Coasters

    Mason Jar Lid Coasters from Country Living

    Beer O Clock Christmas Gift for Him

    Beer O Clock Christmas Gift for Him (source unknown)
    pallet wood + wood stain + wood glue + beer bottles + clock hands

    DIY Firewood Carrier for dad

    Firewood Carrier from HGTV.com

    Dad's Toolbox Printable Christmas gift

    Dad’s Toolbox Printable from Moms and Munchkins

    15 Minute Tablet Cover for him

    15 Minute Tablet Cover from Andrea’s Notebook

    Grill Set Holder

    Grill Set Holder from Lil Luna

    DIY Men's Apron

    Men’s Apron from I Heart Naptime

    shot glass christmas gift

    Shot Glass Gift Printable from Mama Cheaps

    holiday lottery tree

    Holiday Lotterry Tree from Views from a Step Stool

    marbled resin coaster

    Marbled Resin Coasters from Resin Crafts

    DIY Christmas Gifts for Teens

    DIY Tube Bead Necklace

    DIY Tube Bead Necklace from The Lovely Drawer

    Studded iPhone Case DIY Christmas gift for teens

    Studded iPhone Case from Unblushing

    Herringbone Cell Phone Cover 

    Herringbone Cell Phone Cover from Chronicle Books

    Gold Dipped NotebooksGold Dipped Notebooks from Eat Sleep Cuddle

    DIY Marbled Mugs Gift

    Marbled Mugs from DIY Candy

    Patterned Hair Clips DIY Christmas Gift

    Patterned Hair Clips from Pretty Life Girls

    DIY Cosmetic Bag

    Cosmetic Bag Tutorial from The Girl Inspired

    DIY Gold Dipped Jewelry Tray

    Gold Dipped Jewelry Tray from A Fabulous Fete

    Sharpie DIY Dot Flower Pot Gift for Christmas 

    Sharpie Dot Flower Pot Craft from DIY Candy

    Ombre Tote

    Ombre Tote from His Sugar Plums

     Cheap & Chic Pouch

     Cheap & Chic Pouch from Country Living

    Yarn-Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter 

    Yarn-Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter from Catch My Party

    Mini Desk Marquee Light

    Mini Desk Marquee Light from A Joyful Riot

    Yarn Wrapped Bracelet DIY Christmas gift

    Yarn Wrapped Bracelet from A Pretty Fix

    Marbled Clay Ring Dish DIY gift idea

    Marbled Clay Ring Dish from A Beautiful Mess

    DIY Glitter Magnets 

    Homemade Glitter Magnets from Thersea Joy

    DIY Galaxy in a jar 

    Galaxy in a jar from DIY Projects for Teens

    Infinity Scarf (30 Minute DIY)

    How to Make An Infinity Scarf from Cute DIY Projects

    DIY Knot Pillow tutorial
    Knot Pillow Tutorial from Little Inspiration

    20 Minute Shaped Cork Board 

    20 Minute Shaped Cork Board from She’s Kinda Crafty

    Oven Mitten Christmas Gift IdeaOven Mitten Christmas Gift Idea (source unknown)
    Great present for college students or a young adult’s first apartment.
    You can even get all these kitchen utensils at Dollar Tree to save even more!

    Reversible Coffee Cup Sleeve

    Reversible Coffee Cup Sleeve from Crafty Staci

    Easy DIY No Sew Blanket Scarf 

    Easy No Sew Blanket Scarf from Mom Advice

    DIY iPad Case 

    Homemade iPad Case from Oh So Lovely

    Ampersand Marquee Light 

    Ampersand Marquee Light from Happy Looks Good on You

    Heart Clasp White Wrapped Bangle Bracelet

    Heart Clasp White Wrapped Bangle Bracelet from Happy Hour Projects

    Friends Picture Holder DIY Christmas Gift

    Friends Picture Holder DIY Christmas Gift (source unknown)
    wood board + wood stain + twine + clothespins + paint pen (or letter stickers) + photos

    DIY Chalkboard Photo Wreath
    Chalkboard Photo Wreath (source unknown)
    wood circle + chalkboard paint + chalk + clothes pins + acrylic paint + photos

    Sharpie Heart MugSharpie Heart Mug from Brendid

    DIY Chalkboard Mug Chalkboard Mug from Wit and Whistle

    Christmas money gift

    Hidden Money Gift from Kreative Kristies

    Bath, Body & Spa Gifts for Teens

    DIY Slippers stuffed with Small Christmas Gifts for her

    Slippers with Small Gifts from Pretty Providence

    DIY Christmas Bath Bombs Gift

    Holiday Bath Bombs from Fleece Fun

    grinch bath salts

    Grinch Balt Salts from Ruffles and Rainboots

    peppermint-foot-soak

    Peppermint Foot Soak from Suburban Simplicity

    Gingerbread Body Butter 

    Gingerbread Body Butter from Frugal Mom Eh

    DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub

    Gingerbread Sugar Scrub from Mummy’s Musings

    Super Cheap & Easy Homemade Lip Scrub christmas gift idea

    Super Cheap & Easy Homemade Lip Scrub from Gwyi.io

    DIY Mason Jar Candle

    Poured Mason Jar Candle from Something Turquoise

    Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub 

    Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub from The Idea Room

    glitter jar

    Glitter Jars from KA Styles

    Gift Ideas for Kids

    DIY Personalized Snowman Mugs christmas gift for kids

    Personalized Snowman Mugs from Almost Supermom

    Gingerbread Playdough

    Gingerbread Playdough from Sweet Sugar Belle

    Candy SleighCandy Sleigh from Ellyn’s Place

    DIY Reindeer Hot Cocoa Cones Christmas gift for kids

    Reindeer Hot Cocoa Cones from Savvy Saving Couple

    Rudolph Reindeer Candy Bars Christmas Treats for kids
    Rudolph Reindeer Candy Bars from I Heart Arts and Crafts

    DIY Reindeer Soap

    Reindeer Soap from Bumble Bee Craft Den

    Elf Christmas Mason Jar DIY Christmas Gift 

    Elf Christmas Mason Jar Gift from Polka Dot Chair

    Mason Jar Superhero Bank DIY gift

    Mason Jar Superhero Bank from Fireflies and Mudpies

    Comic Book Style Superhero pillow

    Comic Book Style Superhero Pillow from Cherished Bliss

    christmas slime

    Scented Christmas Tree Slime from Hip2Save

    DIY Mason Jar Fairy Lights

    Mason Jar Fairy Lights from DIY Joy

    DIY Grimm Rainbow Blocks

    Dyed Rainbow Grimm Style Wooden Blocks from Fun at Home with Kids

    DIY Child’s Tool Belt gift idea

    Child’s Tool Belt from Make it Love it

    DIY Kid Workbench for boys

    Kid Workbench from The Frugal Granny

    candy train

    Candy Trains from Smart School House

    Knock the Balls Off Nerf Game
    Knock the Balls Off Nerf Game from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls

    DIY Wooden Crate Parking Garage gift idea for Christmas

    Wooden Crate Parking Garage from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls

    DIY Lego Tray Christmas gift

    Lego Tray from Somewhat Simple

    Pink Ombre Wood Bead Bracelet 

    Ombre Bracelet from Making Home Base

    Fleece Tie Pillow for girls

    Fleece Tie Pillow from Blossoms and Poises

    DIY Glowing Fairy Bottle

    Glowing Fairy Bottle from Bitz n Giggles

    DIY Troll Hair Headbands

    Troll Hair Headbands from DIY Inspired

    cute DIY No-Sew Tutu 

    No-Sew Tutu from Simply Real Moms

    Fort Kit Bag tutorial
    Fort Kit Bag Tutorial from Saltwater Kids

    DIY Super Capes

    Homemade Super Capes (with free printable template) from Serving Pink Lemonade

    DIY Kids Seesaw

    Kids Seesaw (under $30) from Classy Clutter

    Drawstring Fabric Backpack 

    Drawstring Fabric Backpack from Hello Wonderful

    DIY Bean Bag Chair gift for kids

    Bean Bag Chair from Project Nursery

    DIY Glitter Globe

    Glitter Globe from Camille Styles

    DIY Sock Monkey Gift

    Sock Monkey (with free sewing pattern) from Craft Passion

    Friends, Co-Workers  & Neighbors

    DIY Homemade Christmas Food Gifts

    hot chocolate bombs

    Hot Chocolate Bombs with Mini Marshmallows from Sugar Geek Show

    Hot Cocoa Mix DIY Christmas Ornament Gift

    Hot Cocoa Mix Ornaments from Sprinkle Some Fun

    William Sonoma Inspired Peppermint Bark Recipe

    William Sonoma Inspired Peppermint Bark Recipe from A Modern Homestead

    sugar Cookie mix Sack Gift for Christmas

    Cookie Sack from Celebrate Creativity

    Snowman Pretzel DIY Christmas Gift in a JarSnowman Pretzel DIY Christmas Gift in a Jar (source unknown)
    white chocolate prezetels + mason jar + black buttons + red yarn

    Dip Mix Christmas Ornaments gift

    Dip Mix Ornaments from Sprinkle Some Fun

    Christmas Crack Toffee Recipe from I Heart Naptime

    Burlap Christmas Treat bag

    Burlap Treat Bag from A Homemade Living

    Crockpot Roasted Sugared Pecans 

    Crockpot Roasted Sugared Pecans from Mostly Homemade Mom

    Christmas Cookie Cans gift for friends and co-workers

    Christmas Cookie Cans from Fun Squared

    Cinnamon Honey Butter
    Cinnamon Honey Butter from The Food Charlatan
    To save even more money, you can make your own butter in 10 minutes! 

     Bread in a Bottle  gift idea for christmas

    Quick Bread in a Bottle from Sunset

    Homemade Christmas Caramels

    Homemade Christmas Caramels from Garnish and Glaze

    Mom’s Best Peanut Brittle Recipe

    Mom’s Best Peanut Brittle Recipe from Real Life Dinner

    Ice Cube Tray Chocolates 

    Ice Cube Tray Chocolates from Tip Hero

    Gingerbread Cookie Jar

    Gingerbread Cookie Jar from Knick of Time

    Homemade Peppermint Oreos Recipe

    Homemade Peppermint Oreos Recipe from I Heart Naptime

    Easy Dinner Kit

    Easy Dinner Kit from Better Homes and Gardens

    Giant Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows

    Giant Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows from Modern Parents Messy Kids

    Slow Cooker Sea Salt Chocolate Almond Clusters Recipe

    Slow Cooker Sea Salt Chocolate Almond Clusters Recipe from The Magical Slow Cooker

    caramel apple christmas gift

    Caramel Apples (source unknown)

    christmas three musketeers candy gift

    Cool Whip Candy from Shugary Sweets\christmas candy cookie wrap

    Christmas Cookie Gift Wrap from Think Make Share

    teacher chocolate bark gift idea for christmas

    Peppermint Bark Gift from Polkadot Chair

    Other Gifts

    Homemade Foaming Handsoap 

    Homemade Foaming Handsoap from All Things G&D

    DIY Christmas Tea Tree gift

    Christmas Tea Tree from Thirsty for Tea

    Faux Birch Candles 

    Faux Birch Candles from Sow and Dipity

    Peppermint Homemade Soap

    Peppermint Homemade Soap from Happiness is Homemade

    Cinnamon Soap

    Cinnamon Soap from Simply Designing

    cute EOS Lip Balm

    EOS Lip Balm Christmas Printable Gift from Balancing Home
    free printable cards + EOS lip balm

    DIY Handwarmers

    DIY Handwarmers from Rae Ann Kelly

    DIY Pinecone Fire Starters Christmas gift

    Pinecone Fire Starters from Something Turquoise

    Wine Bottles in a Scarf

    Wine Bottles in a Scarf from The Typical Mom

    pine fire starters

    Christmas Fire Starters from Hearth and Vine

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    Comments

    1. Agnes Turner says

      September 19, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      Wonderful ideas.

      Reply
    2. Eileen says

      September 20, 2018 at 10:09 am

      Fantastic I plan on uses some of these this year.
      Who,d had thunk it!!!LOL

      Reply
    3. Sarah says

      November 28, 2018 at 1:45 am

      These are all great, and very realistic too. Thanks so much!

      Reply
    4. Kim says

      April 10, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      Love these! I’m going to try the mint sugar scrub. Who doesn’t love a nice sugar scrub around the holidays.

      Reply
    5. Diane Livingston says

      December 26, 2019 at 7:40 pm

      In general I am looking for generic gifts for adults. We did men/women and my husband ended up with a woman’s gifts. So have to change something. So I though if I could find ideas, generic I could assign one to each person so we get something we all like.

      Reply

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